frozen

[ˈfroʊzn]

frozen Definition

  • 1(of water) turned into ice, or (of food) preserved by freezing
  • 2(of a person) unable to move or speak; paralyzed with fear or shock
  • 3(of a computer screen or program) temporarily unable to function
  • 4(of a system, process, or activity) fixed and unable to be changed or altered

Using frozen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "frozen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The lake was frozen solid.

  • Example

    Frozen vegetables are a convenient way to get your daily nutrients.

  • Example

    I was frozen with fear when I saw the bear.

  • Example

    My computer screen is frozen and won't respond.

  • Example

    The company's assets are frozen due to legal issues.

frozen Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with frozen

  • food that has been preserved by freezing

    Example

    I always keep some frozen food in the freezer for busy days.

  • something that remains unchanged and unchanging, as if time has stopped

    Example

    The abandoned house was like a time capsule, frozen in time.

  • unable to make a decision due to fear or uncertainty

    Example

    She was frozen with indecision, unable to choose between the two options.

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Summary: frozen in Brief

The term 'frozen' [ˈfroʊzn] refers to the state of being turned into ice, or preserved by freezing, as in 'Frozen vegetables are a convenient way to get your daily nutrients.' It can also describe a person who is unable to move or speak due to fear or shock, as in 'I was frozen with fear when I saw the bear.' 'Frozen' extends into phrases like 'frozen in time,' denoting something that remains unchanged, and 'frozen with indecision,' implying an inability to make a decision.

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